| | |  | Electronics | Home » » Kindle: Amazon's Wireless Reading Device | | | | | | | Description: | | Introducing Kindle™ Three years ago, we set out to design and build an entirely new class of device—a convenient, portable reading device with the ability to wirelessly download books, blogs, magazines, and newspapers. The result is Amazon Kindle. We designed Kindle to provide an exceptional reading experience. Thanks to electronic paper, a revolutionary new display technology, you’ll find reading Kindle’s screen is as sharp and natural as reading ink on paper—and nothing like the strain and glare of a computer screen. Kindle is also easy on the fingertips. It never becomes hot, and is designed for ambidextrous use so both “lefties” and “righties” can read comfortably at any angle for long periods of time. We wanted Kindle to be completely mobile and simple to use for everyone, so we made it wireless. No PC and no syncing needed. Using the same 3G network as advanced cell phones, we deliver your content using our own wireless delivery system, Amazon Whispernet. Unlike WiFi, you’ll never need to locate a hotspot. There are no confusing service plans, yearly contracts, or monthly wireless bills—we take care of the hassles so you can just read. With Whispernet, you can be anywhere, think of a book, and get it in one minute. Similarly, your content automatically comes to you, wherever you are. Newspaper subscriptions are delivered wirelessly each morning. Most magazines arrive before they hit newsstands. Haven’t read the book for tomorrow night’s book club? Get it in a minute. Finished your book in the airport? Download the sequel while you board the plane. Whether you’re in the mood for something serious or hilarious, lighthearted or studious, Kindle delivers your spontaneous reading choices on demand. We’re very proud to introduce Kindle and we hope you enjoy it as much as we do. - The Amazon Kindle Team | | | Features: | |
• Revolutionary electronic-paper display provides a sharp, high-resolution screen that looks and reads like real paper.
• Simple to use: no computer, no cables, no syncing.
• Wireless connectivity enables you to find, buy, and read instantly—whether you’re in the back of a taxi, at the airport, or in bed.
• Shop the Kindle Store directly from your Kindle.
• Buy a book and it is auto-delivered wirelessly in less than one minute.
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 7.5 inches | | Product Width:
| 5.3 inches | | Product Height:
| 0.7 inches | | Product Weight:
| 0.65 pounds | | Package Length:
| 11.7 inches | | Package Width:
| 8.1 inches | | Package Height:
| 3.9 inches | | Package Weight:
| 2.65 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 7383 reviews |
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Kindle is Cool!Jan 07, 2009
Bought it for my Husband and he loves it. Only thing I wish is that it could be used in the dark.
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 AMAZING AMAZON KINDLEJan 07, 2009
I originally purchased the Sony Digital Reader and returned it because of the inconvenience of downloading books. The one good feature of the Sony is the pivot on the reader and book cover. Aside from that, the Kindle wins hands down. The downloads are fast. Huge selection to choose from. Love the idle screens. I have not been able to figure out if I can make a separate list of the books I have read already on the Kindle. If not, it would be a nice added feature but not enough to stop me from purchasing it. It is always with me and causes excitement whenever someone realizes what I am doing.
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Great item!!!!Jan 07, 2009
I love it! I got this as a Christmas present and it is the best thing ever! Now I just need the publishers to put more of the books I read on the kindle. I am also a student and hope I can get my textbooks for it. Best gift ever!
3 of 26 found the following review helpful:
 Defective fansJan 07, 2009
The primary problem with Amazon's Kindle is not the product or the support; it is not the poorly designed case or the terrible ergonomics or the file limitations or the dozens of broken screens. The major problem with the Kindle is the fan club, those of you in Internetland who have nothing better to do than argue with and attack and browbeat and accuse people who, for one reason or another, aren't willing to bow to your electronic God. You call them liars, idiots, clods, jerks, trolls, everything but child molesters, and that's probably just a matter of time. You tell them, despite Amazon's promotional "drop test," that they are stupid to think they can actually drop one. Why you care what someone else thinks about your silly little toy is a mystery to me, but you do. You care more than can possibly be healthy. And how do these dissenting opinions affect you? Well, they don't. This is one club of which I do not want to be a part, however wonderful you think your product is. I would like to suggest that you start a religion, buy yourselves a couple tons of Koolaid and have a party.
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Two defective KindlesJan 06, 2009
I loved my Kindle for the first few months and I think they are wonderful. But, despite the fact that I took very good care of it; it broke after about three months. I was willing to forgive that..stuff happens. And, they were very nice and sent a new one almost the next day despite the fact that it was a few days before Christmas.
However, now, two weeks later my new Kindle has stopped working and I wonder if the defect is in the design.
Of course, both times it broke I was engrossed in the book I was reading. I'm glad i didn't depend on it for my periodicals.
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